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This is a poem by Linda Doucett that I hope you was fun and hope you enjoy.'Twas the eve before Christmas. I left it too late. The shelves are all bare. Oh, why did I wait?  I swore I'd shop early, I clearly remember, And be done with it all By the first of December.  But now here I am With picked-over stock. The boxes are crumpled On the Marvel knockoffs.  Sweaters too big, Slippers too small. The pushing the grabbing, Get me out of this mall.  I will stop at the drug store And purchase a card And fill it with money. Why make life hard?  It always fits And suits everyone's taste. No need to wrap it. That's just a waste.  But should you not like it, Dear, have no fear, If you'd like to return it, My pocket's right here. Something a little different and hopefully you enjoyed this poem. Happy Holiday!  Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download my complimentary Guide now by going to https://www.account

I want to take a heartfelt moment to say I appreciate you and your support in listening to The Accountability Coach Podcast, sharing it with others, and leaving such thoughtful reviews for me. It means more to me than words can express. You are the reason I continue to share business success resources and tips, and I’m deeply grateful for you. As we enjoy this holiday season, my wish for you and your loved ones is simple: may your days be filled with joy, laughter, and meaningful connection. Remember that your journey to creating your ideal business and life is the greatest gift you can give yourself, and it keeps giving year after year. Stay focused, keep moving forward, and know that I’m here cheering you on every step of the way. If there’s ever anything I can do to help you reach that next level of success, please reach out because I’m always here for you. Always Aim high. Take bold action. And Live fully. Until next time, make it a truly great day, today and every day. Happy a very happy Holiday! Put an

Do you ever end the day wondering where all your time went? Your to-do list is still overflowing, your calendar is jammed, and yet the results don’t reflect the hours you’ve put in. The truth is that most people don’t have a time problem, they have a focus problem. Time blocking is the simple, powerful habit that flips chaos into clarity. By deliberately assigning blocks of time to your highest-priority tasks, you take control of your schedule, eliminate decision fatigue, and finally create space for the things that matter most. To help you with being even more time efficient, let’s explore: 1) The benefits of using time blocks, 2) What they look like in real life, 3) When not to use them, and 4) Ways to stay motivated during blocked-off periods. To download my complimentary Time Log Exercise and help you and your team members be even more time-efficient, so you are in a higher probability position to achieve your goals, go to: https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/time-log/.  Simple instructions come with the

Every day, whether you realize it or not, you’re creating ripples. Some are small, like the choice of whether to eat oatmeal or eggs for breakfast. Others are massive, like saying “yes” to enhancing your existing business to a new level, getting married, a new job, or moving across the country. The truth is, most people underestimate how much power their choices really hold. They imagine “big decisions” are the only ones that matter. However, here’s the reality: every choice has consequences, and those consequences stack. Over time, the ripple effect of your choices can radically shape your business, your career, your relationships, and ultimately, the quality of your life. Research from Cornell University suggests the average person makes about 35,000 decisions every single day. That’s a staggering number! No wonder we often feel overwhelmed or exhausted because our brains are constantly choosing, sorting, and deciding. And here’s the kicker: each of those choices creates momentum in a particular direction.

I know you will find my podcast guest to be a wealth of information related to helping you achieve your health and fitness goals because he is sharing new information and concepts that are truly innovative and incredibly effective.      PJ Glassey started personal training in 1987 and grew a successful business training clients out of their homes and local area gyms. With these clients’ help and armed with his degree in Exercise Science, PJ invented his “multi-protocol” concept and refined it through 1998 when he founded the X Gym. He is the author of the book "Cracking Your Calorie Code" and the inventor of his Brain Type Test, which helps people achieve health and fitness results much faster through specific brain wiring techniques tailored to their unique brain type causing lasting change and permanent fitness results.Check out PJ’s Brain Type Test by going to braintype.me. More resources from PJ on his website at https://xgym.com/.   If your life looks the same today as it did a year ago… that’s

Let’s start with a story from the track.In an interview after the 2016 Olympics, Usain Bolt—arguably the greatest sprinter of all time—was asked how he stayed focused through grueling training cycles and relentless media pressure. His answer wasn’t about medals or motivation. It was about responsibility.“I knew people were counting on me,” he said. “My coach. My team. My country. That’s what kept me locked in.” That mindset, accountability to something greater than yourself, is a common thread among top performers. Whether it’s a sprinter chasing gold or a CEO leading a billion-dollar business, the ones who stay consistent over time rarely rely on willpower alone. They build systems that make follow-through a non-negotiable. When you look at elite-level performers, whether they’re on the field or in the boardroom, you’ll see a pattern. Top CEOs have executive coaches. Athletes have trainers, performance teams, and mindset coaching. Even top authors have editors and agents breathing down their necks. It’s not

Since today is Thanksgiving in the United States, I thought you might enjoy a short poem. Levity is always a good thing, I think. Here’s your Funny Ode to ThanksgivingMay your stuffing be tasty May your turkey be plump, May your potatoes and gravy Have nary a lump. May your yams be delicious, and your pies take the prize, And may your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off your thighs! Thanksgiving is a powerful reminder to pause, reflect, and celebrate the abundance in our lives. Giving thanks isn’t just a tradition, it’s a practice that strengthens relationships, expands opportunities, and creates a ripple effect of positivity in every area of life. When we pause to appreciate what we have, we shift our focus from what’s missing to what’s possible. In business and in life, gratitude is a performance multiplier. Studies show that people who regularly practice gratitude are happier, healthier, and more successful. The simple act of expressing thanks to clients, colleagues, friends, and family, builds trust, deepens con

Manifesting what we want in business and in life isn’t difficult. Manifesting also requires you to put in the effort to have the highest probability of getting what you desire. It’s not enough to announce to the Universe, “I’d like to achieve XYZ.” You need to put in the effort to help that dream become a reality. How can you manifest your desires as a way of getting things done? Here are four steps you can take:  Now that you know how to work on manifesting your desires to get things done you may need to, or want to, implement these five steps to help with your manifestation. For more with this concept, download my complimentary Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Wantbook by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/manifest/ right now. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download my complimentary Guide now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/podcast.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Co

Ever wonder what separates the top 5% of income earners from everyone else? Spoiler alert: it's not just luck, inherited wealth, or knowing the right people (though those certainly can help). The real differentiator often lies in how these high achievers approach goal setting, and no, it's not just writing "make more money" on a sticky note and hoping for the best.So, what exactly do these financial overachievers do differently when it comes to setting and pursuing their goals? Let's dive into the five key habits that set them apart from the pack. Getting StartedThe beauty of these habits lies in their simplicity, not their ease. Anyone can start implementing systems tomorrow, begin saying no to non-essential commitments next week, or schedule their first goal review session this weekend. Top earners didn't develop these habits overnight, and they didn't wait for perfect conditions to begin. They started where they were, with what they had, and built momentum through small,

I know you will find my guest, Ryan Gottfredson, to be a wealth of information related to helping you with your mindset because mindset is actually the foundation of real transformation that can help you more quickly be even more successful. Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a cutting-edge leadership development author, researcher, and consultant. He helps organizations vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. Ryan is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of Success Mindsets, The Elevated Leader, and Becoming Better. He is also a leadership professor at the College of Business and Economics at California State University-Fullerton.Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released. Take his Personal Mindset Assessment at https://ryangottfredson.com/personal-mindset-assessment.  Check out his books:·         Becoming Better: https://ryangottfredson.com/books/becoming-better/  ·         The Elevated Leader: https://ryangottfredson.com/books/the-elevated-leader/ ·   

You didn’t start your business to spend 40 minutes figuring out how to fix the spacing in a Google Doc.Yet here you are, buried in admin tasks, responding to client service emails at 11 p.m., and debating whether “optimize” or “streamline” sounds more impressive in a pitch deck.Sound familiar? Here’s the deal: the most successful CEOs aren’t superhuman. They’re just super selective about how they spend their valuable time. They’ve mastered the art of identifying their highest-payoff activities, the ones that actually move the business forward, and then ruthlessly delegating everything else. And the best part? You can do this too. You don’t need a Fortune 500 badge to think like a top-tier CEO. You just need to stop doing $10 an hour tasks when you're supposed to focus on $10,000 and $50,000 decisions.Let’s break it down.A helpful question to ask yourself is:“When I only have 2 hours today, what do I need to do that would have the biggest impact on moving my business forward to the next level?” So, Why Ar

Let’s cut through the noise: focus isn’t just a productivity hack—it’s a power move. In a world addicted to distraction, the entrepreneur who masters focus becomes unstoppable. Because when your energy is scattered, so are your results. However, when your focus is sharp, your outcomes are helping you achieve your goals, so you can enjoy having your ideal business and life. Focus is the gateway to momentum. It's the bridge between setting goals and crushing them. And it’s one of the most underrated tools in your arsenal as a business owner. Most people don’t have a time problem, they have a focus problem. You can’t complain about not having enough time when you’re leaking your energy in a hundred directions. You want exponential growth, right? You want to scale your business, lead your team with certainty, and create a business and life on your terms? It’s time to take control of your attention and your results. Why is Multitasking the Fast Track to Mediocrity? Let’s talk the truth: multitasking is a myth

For years, the idea of success was tied to hustle. The longer the hours, the greater the sacrifice, the more valid the ambition… or so it seemed. Think: 14-hour days, skipped meals, late-night emails. Exhaustion doesn’t equal effectiveness. In fact, the opposite often happens, and performance starts to plateau, and burnout creeps in. It’s a pattern many professionals recognize. After too many late nights or costly mistakes made from fatigue, the realization hits…there has to be a smarter way to effectively work within ‘normal’ hours. Turns out, there’s solid research behind it. A Harvard Business Review study found that taking regular breaks improves productivity, decision-making, and job satisfaction. Stanford research shows that output per hour drops dramatically after 50 hours of work in a week, and output really falls off a cliff beyond 55 hours. Working less isn’t about doing less. It’s about doing the high payoff activities that moves the needle, with clarity and energy. It’s not laziness, it’s leverage

I know you will find my podcast guest, Hunter, to be a wealth of information related to helping your business scale securely, intelligently, and on your terms because he will help you unlock measurable success through AI and digital innovation ideas.   Hunter Jensen is the Founder and CEO of Barefoot Solutions, a digital agency specializing in artificial intelligence, data science, and digital transformation. With over 20 years of experience, Hunter has worked with startups and Fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft and Salesforce, to implement innovative technology strategies that drive measurable ROI. A seasoned leader and expert in the AI space, Hunter helps businesses harness cutting-edge technologies to achieve growth and efficiency. You can find my interview with Hunter Jensen at https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaki

Imagine if you could radically shift your business and life trajectory by committing to one small, consistent action every day. No complicated strategy. No 47-step plan. Just one habit—executed consistently—until it becomes part of who you are. This isn’t just a motivational idea; it’s a proven science-backed approach. Entrepreneurs who master the art of consistent habits have the power to build unstoppable momentum, create exponential business growth, and experience a richer and more balanced life. One of the most effective ways to create or rewire your habits is to set a streak. And I’m here to tell you: a simple streak can change everything. Why Are Streaks So Powerful?Studies back-up this concept, so it’s not just me suggesting this to you. Streaks Don’t Just Change Your Business—They Change Your Life How to Build a Streak That Lasts Are You Ready to Change Your Life? Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download my complimentar

A common leadership trap is assuming that a hard-working team is a high-performing one. Effort alone doesn’t guarantee progress. The more useful question is: Is your team helping you grow your business, or are they just staying busy? Ask yourself: Do your team members proactively share updates, flag issues early, improve processes, and offer feedback to one another? If not, it might be time to foster a more communicative culture. Let’s explore six ways to tell when your team is truly operating at its best, and what to do if they’re not. Assessing your team’s performance isn’t just about metrics—it’s about observing behaviors, communication patterns, and attitudes. By focusing on these six areas, you can gain a clearer picture of how well your team is supporting your business goals. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download my complimentary Guide now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/podcast.  Unlock a blueprint to

When you look at the most successful entrepreneurs, elite athletes, or world-class performers, there’s a common thread woven through their stories. It’s not just the strategy. It’s not the fancy tools, the perfect game plan, or even the years of technical training. It’s their mindset. Eighty percent of success is mindset. Strategy? That’s only 20%. This isn't just a theory, it's the secret sauce of every high achiever who's ever walked the planet. Your psychology shapes your reality. If your mind isn’t in the right place, even the best strategies in the world will fall flat. Now here’s the kicker: Neuroscience tells us that we have between 60,000 to 70,000 thoughts a day. That’s a tidal wave of internal chatter. And get this—a whopping 95% of those thoughts are the same as yesterday. Even more staggering? 80% of them are negative. That means most people are living their lives replaying the same disempowering script, over and over again. No wonder it feels like it is hard to grow, to thrive, to

If HECK YES, I know you will find Shelly to be a wealth of information related to helping you with any limiting beliefs that might be holding you back from even greater success in your business and even in your life. We even have limiting beliefs that we don’t know we have, so I’m super excited for our guest to share her insights with us. Shelly Lefkoe is the co-founder and CEO of the Lefkoe Institute. As an international keynote speaker and workshop leader, Shelly has helped thousands of entrepreneurs rid themselves of limiting beliefs. Her programs have reached hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Her work has been featured on the Today show, Leeza, and many others. Her newest book “Hitting the Wall - eliminate the beliefs that sabotage your business and your life.” is a #1 best-selling book. You can find my interview with Shelly Lefkoe at https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast

Let’s face it — we’re no longer entering the Age of AI. We’re already knee-deep in it. Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming someday — it’s already transforming how we live, work, and build businesses. And as an entrepreneur, you’ve got two choices: evolve or evaporate. The question isn’t whether AI will change your industry. It will. The real question is: Will you harness it… or be run over by it?If you want to future-proof your business, you need to play offense, not defense. You’ve got to think ahead, pivot fast, and build something so adaptable, so resilient, that no technological revolution can shake your foundation. Let’s explore four powerful moves to future-proof your entrepreneurial business, not just to survive in the Age of AI, but to thrive.You’ve got this. Now go make the future work for you — not against you. Entrepreneurs who learn to leverage AI are gaining a serious edge over their competition. They’re scaling faster, doing more with less, and creating better experiences for their clients. The

You’ve got the experience. The systems. The metrics. The goals. If you’re still waking up some mornings thinking “Am I really the one to take this business to the next level?”, welcome to the club. The difference between those who plateau at “pretty successful” and those who shatter ceilings usually comes down to one thing: Belief. Not blind faith. Not woo-woo affirmations taped to the mirror. I’m talking about a trained, repeatable mindset that shapes your decisions, fuels your confidence, and gets you through the messy middle when logic says “stop” and belief says “keep going.” This is where athletes, elite performers, and world-class entrepreneurs separate themselves. And you can, too. Let’s unpack how this will help you be even more successful. What the Pros Know: Belief Is a System, Not a Feeling The top athletes in the world don’t just hope they’ll win. They train to believe they will.Same with elite CEOs and founders. They build belief into their routines like reps in the gym. They don’t wait for motiv